Reviewers consistently praise Iru Izakaya for warm, attentive service and a lively yet refined atmosphere that evokes a Tokyo izakaya, with an open kitchen and stylish decor. The food is described as delicious and inventive, featuring shareable plates, dumplings, wagyu, octopus, ramen and sushi-inspired dishes, while the cocktail and sake programs are frequently highlighted. Many guests appreciate the menu formats such as discovery and experience, which offer a broad tasting and are often cited as ideal for celebrations or group dinners. Pricing is routinely noted as on the higher side, but the consensus is that quality and presentation justify the cost, despite some comments about small portions or occasional inconsistency. A few critiques mention slower service for cocktails or busy periods, and a handful of dishes that did not meet expectations or felt less authentic. Overall, Iru Izakaya is described as a standout choice on the south shore for groups, special occasions, or a casual night out, with repeat visits and broad praise for the food and ambiance.
Nous avons été bien accueillis, bien servis & installés dans un coin tranquille, tout en profitant de l'ambiance du restaurant. Belle découverte ! Le menu expérience est à essayer.
Nous sommes allés pour la fête à ma fille… très beau resto , l'ambiance est super… cependant il y a quelques lacunes…. Le serveur super gentil mais il est tellement débordé qu'on a eu un piètre service…. On a reçu notre bouteille de vin presqu'a la fin de notre repas , ma fille a eu son dessert pour sa fête mais attendu un bon 7-8 mins avant
D'avoir une fourchette pour le manger car il n'y a que des baguettes chinoises pour votre repas…. Nous avons pris chacun un cocktail, une bouteille de vin & chacun un repas pour un total avec pourboire de 448,00$ ….
J'adore ce restaurant ! Seul bmol était que le seul repas végétarien, le tofu, sauf erreur de ma part, était extrêmement épicé sans que ce soit mentionné ! Mon conjoint n'a pas réussi à terminer son assiette tellement c'était SPICY 🥵
We had noodle based meals & it was underwhelming. Apetizers are small & way overpriced. But the service was perfect, the restaurant spacious & the mood was nice.
Une parfait soirée, un service impeccable de la pars de Sam, une nourriture goûteuse qui nous a fais voyager & une ambiance calme pour le plaisir de la discussion! Merci
C'était la 3e fois que j'y allais mais c'était la premières fois pour mes amis. Nous étions un groupe de 6 personnes & nous avons pris le menu expérience & nous avons adoré. J'ai goûté à plein de choses dont je n'avais pas goûté lors des autres visites. Le service était excellent. Qualité/prix excellent.
The only thing that will affect a future return to the place is the parking. There is no parking & when you find one it's at the other end of Solar. Parking is an issue. There are so many other options at 10/30 where parking is easy & convenient.
Superbe soirée au Iru Izakaya, nous avons eu la banquette demandée pour l'anniversaire d'une amie. Supers cocktails & tous nos tapas japonais étaient excellents! Une très belle soirée encore une fois!
Was good food & staff were friendly. Cheesecake was amazing. It was maybe the slowest meal ever though 100 minutes & it wasn't that busy & I sat at the bar. 25 min to order, then to pay was at least another 15 minutes.
Très belle découverte ! L'ambiance du restaurant est vraiment agréable & le service est chaleureux. Les plats sont arrivés rapidement & tout était délicieux. On voit que les ingrédients sont frais & bien préparés. Je vais certainement revenir.
Excellent food & a nice casual-chic ambiance, our evening at Iru was very enjoyable, for it was my 3rd time dining here. The choice of cocktails is original, & the plates to share are very good! You do need to think of Iru as a Japanese'pub' because the food is not traditional Asian but rather a North American twist on the typical Asian flavours. It IS very good nonetheless. The service was nice & friendly, albeit we had to chase our host a little bit, which is not a big problem but something I prefer to avoid on a Monday night. The staff was however very attentive in the fact that I had mentioned in my reservation that we were celebrating a birthday & a special dessert was served without us asking for it. It was a very nice touch! Definitely will continue coming to Iru.
Really really good food, yummy! Try the pork belly skewers, it's melting. Everything was sooo good, the beaf on hot plate, gyozas, gai-lan, salmon maki. Worth every penny!
